The popular YouTube concert series is set to host a lineup of Bay Area artists in downtown San Francisco for Super Bowl week.

January 23, 2024, Washington, D.C. — The Tiny Desk Contest, NPR Music's annual search for the best undiscovered musicians, is back for its 10th year and open for submissions. The winner will perform ...

Over the years, Tiny Desk has established itself as a coveted platform for artists. The series has hosted a wide spectrum of ...

Online rumors claimed that NPR’s popular Tiny Desk concert series would be canceled following the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The speculation grew after former President ...

NPR started its “Tiny Desk” concert series in April 2008 as part of its All Things Considered department. Since then, over 1,000 artists have huddled together with their respective accompaniment ...

NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back. As of this morning, artists can submit an entry for the opportunity to play their own Tiny Desk concert, go on tour with NPR Music — and more. This isn't just ...

“El Tiny” recently completed its third takeover of NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series during Latinx Heritage Month. Produced by the Alt.Latino team, “El Tiny” featured eight acts from various corners of ...

Aspiring musicians can now submit original songs for the 2026 edition. January 13, 2026; Washington, DC —The Tiny Desk Contest returns today and is accepting entries for its 12th year. This is NPR's ...

On Monday, the hyphy movement had a brief moment of national celebration when E-40 played a set for Tiny Desk Concerts, NPR’s popular YouTube concert series. Backed by a full band, the rapper ran ...

It’s a Tiny Desk that’s become a huge draw for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with the new host of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format ...

At 7 a.m. Pacific Time on Jan. 13, 2026, NPR will open submissions for its 2026 Tiny Desk Contest. Musicians from all over the country are invited to compete for an opportunity to film a Tiny Desk ...

In 2008, NPR started its "Tiny Desk Concert" series, in which artists come to the media organization's headquarters and put on a performance set in between employees' cubicles. Yes, artists are ...